If you have kids, you know how tough it can be to motivate them to enjoy hiking. Hickman Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park is one of those rare gems that has plenty to keep little hikers interested. The hike is short, the scenery is top notch, and there’s lots of nooks and crannies to…
Author: Jared Hargrave
Solitude to charge for parking during ski season
Solitude Mountain Resort, in an effort to solve the parking problem in Big Cottonwood Canyon, threw down the gauntlet by announcing that skiers will have to pay up to $20 to park during ski season. The idea is to encourage carpooling and to get skiers to ride the UTA bus. So starting this year, Solitude…
Mountain biking Park City’s new 9k Trail
Park City’s trail system is one I can’t imagine getting any better. But then Mountain trails Foundation goes and does just that. Such is the case with the new 9k Trail. Much like the famous Mid Mountain Trail following the 8,000-foot contour line from Deer Valley to the far side of Canyons Village, the 9k…
Mountain Biking Wasatch Mountain State Park
Wasatch Mountain State Park in Midway is huge. From Soldier Hollow, to WOW Trail, to Dutch Hollow and everything in between, there are many miles of trails to mountain bike on. But one set of singletrack that gets overlooked is the network above the Wasatch Mountain State Park visitor center and golf course. Trail Description…
Road to Arcylon not just for expert mountain bikers
Road to Arcylon (No Lycra spelled backwards) is known in mountain biking-circles for being an expert-only downhiller’s domain. Located above Gorgoza Park in the Pineview area of Park City, Road to Arcylon features big jumps, huge drops, giant berms, rock gardens and massive gaps that would be a ticket to the emergency room if you…
Mountain biking Iron Bill and Legacy Loop
The Utah Olympic Park in Park City has a network of trails popular with mountain bikers. One such ride is the Iron Bill and Legacy Loop, located between the beginner-friendly RTS network below, and the UOP Bobsled loop above. Iron Bill Ascent Iron Bill connects directly with the south side (the top) of the RTS…
Salt Lake City Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights
Worried about your kids sitting in front of screens all summer? Maybe the Salt Lake City Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights will get them off the couch and outside in the sun. The Salt Lake City Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights is a new program designed to engage kids with the outdoors. Science has proven…
Whisper Ridge Heli-mountain biking unveils Nirvana
Update: The July 13-14 special 50% discount is completely booked. If you haven’t heard, Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort in Northern Utah is now offering heli-mountain bike trips. The first of its kind in the lower 48, Whisper Ridge takes mountain bikers (and their bikes) to the top of the Limberpine Trail for a 3,000 vertical-foot…
Summer Mountain Biking at Solitude
Summer operations at Solitude has begun and lift-served mountain biking starts on July 4th. There are great trails to ride down, especially Kruzr, which is a semi-technical downhill banger. Lift-served mountain biking is serviced by the Sunrise chairlift at Solitude Village. Hours of operation are Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.The lift is also operating…
Patagonia Heliski 2019 Promo Video
Our friends at Park City-based Patagonia Heliski are gearing up for the 2019 ski season in Argentina. To increase the stoke, they’ve unleashed their 2019 promo video showcasing the entire experience. From the incredible lodge, to the traditional food, gorgeous scenery, and of course first descents on Patagonian peaks, Patagonia Heliski looks to be a…